Bill Gates: Direct Representation Of One's Hard Work

Why is it that some fail miserably while others achieve astonishing amounts of success? It is simply that some people are luckier than others or is that success is a direct representation of one’s hard work? Success is a matter of timing, however what one does with their fortunate timing determines their true success. Known as one of the most successful people in the world, Bill Gates is a direct representation of this. At Bill Gate’s school growing up, there was a new computer lab installed, which was very rare. This Bill Gates allowed him to develop a cutting-edge knowledge of computers. However, instead of not utilizing this opportunity, Gates claimed that “it was my obsession, it would be a rare week that we would not get twenty or thirty hours in.” (51-52) Bill Gates’s good timing did not guarantee him success, he had to also work hard. Success requires favorable timing, which presents wonderful opportunities that one must

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